The Town Files

Wyoming, Minnesota

City in Chisago County · population 8,032 (2020 Census)

Map: where Wyoming is in MinnesotaWyoming
Median home
$365,700
Household income
$107,565
Jan low / Jul high
3° / 83°
Snow a year
52 in
Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
17
Median age
39.0

Wyoming is a city of 8,032 people in Chisago County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $365,700, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks more vibrant than 79% of Minnesota towns, better transit than 79% of Minnesota towns, more upscale than 75% of Minnesota towns.

How Wyoming ranks

Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.

Wyoming lifestyle rankings vs other Minnesota townsRetirement17th pctFamilies59th pctQuiet32nd pctWalkability48th pctFirst-time buyersbottomYoung professionals40th pctVibrancy79th pctHip & trendy2nd pctCollege town29th pctUpscale75th pctVacation homesbottomSeaside characterbottomCycling56th pctTransit79th pctDriving60th pcttypical
The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025).

Homes and cost of living

The median home in Wyoming is worth $365,700, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $107,565, which is more affordable than 50% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $1,166 a month. 86.8% of households own their home.

Wyoming vs Chisago County vs typical Minnesota townWyomingChisago CountyTypical Minnesota townHome value$365,700$351,900$301,800Household income$107,565$99,400$87,375Monthly rent$1,166$1,186$991
Census ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024. "Typical town" = median of Minnesota towns with 500+ people.
HousingWyomingTypical Minnesota town
Median home value$365,700$301,800
Median rent$1,166$991
Median household income$107,565$87,375
Home value ÷ income3.4×3.4×
Homeownership86.8%88.6%
Median year built19931979
Seasonal / vacation homes0.2%—

Who lives in Wyoming

PeopleWyomingTypical Minnesota town
Median age39.042.7
Age 65 and over14.5%20.0%
Under 1827.0%—
Bachelor's degree or higher37.3%26.2%
Below the poverty line3.7%6.9%
Veterans9.4%—
Born outside the U.S.3.1%—
Work from home18.8%11.1%
Average commute29.3 min24.5 min
Homes with broadband93.0%90.2%

Weather in Wyoming

July highs average 83.4°F and January lows 3.0°F. About 33.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 51.6 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 161 nights at or below freezing.

Wyoming monthly temperatures and precipitation0°10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°32° freezing24°3°Jan30°6°Feb43°19°Mar58°33°Apr70°45°May79°56°Jun83°60°Jul82°58°Aug74°50°Sep60°37°Oct43°24°Nov29°11°DecPrecipitation (in) · snow (in) in blue0.99.60.99.31.79.23.03.74.44.54.74.03.22.90.61.87.41.211.8
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals: average daily high and low by month; precipitation and snowfall in inches. Temperatures from the Forest Lake 5Ne station (3.5 mi away).

Tornadoes, storms and disasters

17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wyoming since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 12, 1965 about 4.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 28, 2019.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wyoming by decade01950s21960s01970s01980s31990s12000s112010s02020s
NOAA Storm Events Database, tornado tracks (start to end point) passing within 10 miles of the town center, 1950–2026.

Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 63 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 1, 2001.

Severe weather in Chisago County since 1996

Storm events in Chisago County since 1996 by typeHail82Heat6Tornado13High Wind4Heavy Snow9Funnel Cloud7Winter Storm68Excessive Heat5
NOAA Storm Events Database, Chisago County, 1996–2026 (all event types recorded since 1996).

Chisago County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.

DeclaredIncidentDeclaration
April 7, 2020BiologicalDR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic
March 13, 2020BiologicalEM-3453: Covid-19
July 28, 2011Severe StormDR-4009: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes
September 13, 2005HurricaneEM-3242: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation
May 16, 2001FloodDR-1370: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes

Jobs and pay in Chisago County

Chisago County had 16,091 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,806 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Wyoming itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.

Largest industries in Chisago CountyHealth care & social assistan…3,792 jobs · $59,055Manufacturing2,408 jobs · $64,853Retail1,732 jobs · $39,611Hotels & restaurants1,396 jobs · $22,761Construction1,185 jobs · $83,123Professional & technical serv…700 jobs · $124,758
BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024, private-sector jobs and average annual pay.
Unemployment rate in Chisago County, 2000–20230%2%4%6%8%10%12%2000200420082012201620202023Chisago 3.3%
Annual average unemployment rate (BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics via USDA ERS).

Public schools in Wyoming

2 public schools with 843 students, about 20.1 students per teacher.

SchoolGradesStudentsPer teacher
Wyoming ElementaryPK-645519.0
Linwood ElementaryPK-638821.6

Towns near Wyoming

Wyoming questions

Is Wyoming, Minnesota a good place to retire?

On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wyoming scores better for retirees than 17% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 32%. 14.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.0).

How much does a house cost in Wyoming?

The median owner-occupied home in Wyoming is valued at $365,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $107,565, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,166 a month.

What is the weather like in Wyoming?

July highs average 83.4°F and January lows 3.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.1 inches of precipitation a year and 51.6 inches of snow.

Does Wyoming get tornadoes?

17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wyoming since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 12, 1965. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.

How this page is made. Every number comes from public data, matched to Wyoming's Census boundary (GEOID 2772022). Comparisons use the median of Minnesota towns with at least 500 people. Weather comes from the nearest NOAA normals station; storm counts use NOAA tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center. Data snapshot 2026-11-13.